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History & Physical. 58 yo obese male (VA hospital employee) c/o 6 mo worsening hip, buttock, thigh claudication. Requires 30 minutes to walk 1.5 blocks. Denies rest pain, tissue loss, impotence. PMH: IDDM x 10 years, HTN, morbid obesity (BMI=37), smoking 1ppdx40 years PSH: appy
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History & Physical • 58 yo obese male (VA hospital employee) c/o 6 mo worsening hip, buttock, thigh claudication. Requires 30 minutes to walk 1.5 blocks. Denies rest pain, tissue loss, impotence. • PMH: IDDM x 10 years, HTN, morbid obesity (BMI=37), smoking 1ppdx40 years • PSH: appy • Meds: HCT, lisinopril, atenolol, metformin, aspirin, lovastatin • Exam: diminished femoral pulses bilateral, non-palpable popliteal or distal pulses • Non-invasive labs: monphasic waveforms B ankles, ABI R=0.72, L=0.65
Severe aortic narrowing IMA 4 CM LENGTH
Options • Aorto-femoral bypass • Aortic endarterectomy • Bare-metal stent • Covered stent
EXTENDER CUFF IS DEPLOYED ON A SIDE TABLE, CUT IN 1/3, AND REMOUNTED PRIOR TO REENTRY INTO PATIENT’S AORTA
Follow-up • Strong femoral pulses • No further pain with ambulation up to 3 blocks • Discharged home 16 hours post procedure • ABI increased to 0.9 bilaterally